Asst. Manager NPD

Ashirvad by aliaxis; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashirvad by aliaxis in Bengaluru is seeking a dynamic Procurement Specialist to support New Product Development initiatives. The role requires 3–5 years of sourcing experience in manufacturing or consumer products, with a proactive, self-starting approach to drive supplier engagement for timely launches.

You will collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Branding and Supply Chain teams, manage quotations, negotiate terms, and drive supplier readiness for new product introductions while

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in NPD
• BE/B.Tech as educational qualification
• Strong learning agility and willingness to learn new categories and market dynamics
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• High ownership and accountability
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and changing priorities
• Team player with a collaborative approach

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers meeting cost, quality, and timeline requirements
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Branding and Supply Chain for launch milestones
• Obtain quotations, evaluate and negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms
• Drive supplier development and readiness for new product introductions
• Track project timelines and mitigate sourcing risks to launches
• Support material qualification, sample procurement, and testing for NPD
• Maintain procurement documentation, supplier data, contracts, and sourcing records
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Learning agility

Ownership

Team player

Negotiation

NPD exposure

Education

B.E./B.Tech

Job description

Role Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Procurement Specialist to support our New Product Development (NPD) initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of sourcing and procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing or consumer products environment, and a strong passion for learning and problem-solving. This role requires a self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, work closely with cross-functional teams, and proactively drive supplier engagement to ensure successful and timely product launches.

Roles And Responsibility

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers capable of meeting cost, quality, innovation, and timeline requirements.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Branding and Supply Chain teams to support product launch milestones.
• Obtain quotations, conduct commercial evaluations, and negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms.
• Drive supplier development and ensure supplier readiness for new product introductions.
• Track project timelines and proactively mitigate sourcing risks that could impact launch schedules.
• Support material qualification, sample procurement, and testing activities for NPD projects.
• Maintain procurement documentation, supplier data, contracts, and sourcing records.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Requirement

• 3 -5 Yrs of Experience in procurement especially from NPD/ New Product Development
• From graduate of B.E/B.Tech as educational qualification.
• Strong learning agility – eager to learn new categories, technologies, and market dynamics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High ownership and accountability.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and changing project priorities.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.